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Answer of the following question in 100-120 words: Destiny had been cruel to Bholi yet she made a place for herself in a conservative society. Discuss.

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Answer of the following question in 100-120 words:

Destiny had been cruel to Bholi yet she made a place for herself in a conservative society. Discuss.

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Bholi, the main character in the story "Bholi," suffers from gender bias, a disability, and an unattractive appearance. Bholi initially lacks confidence as a result of her limitations. She is quiet, fearful, and mentally frail. She cannot move forward because of the black pockmarks on her body and her stammer. She is hesitant to speak because people tease her. But going to school completely transforms her life. It gives her new hope in the world. Her teacher shows her compassion and love. Bholi is able to believe in herself thanks to her love and encouragement. She studies hard and develops into a young, self-assured woman. She is aware of her rights and actively exercises them. Her confidence grows as a result of encouragement and compassion, and she becomes capable of overcoming obstacles. She declines to wed a man who requests dowry. Bholi gains the knowledge she needs and defends her honour with the help she wants from her teacher. Her transformation into a self-assured person from a "dumb-cow," who is repressed at home and in society, is motivational.

Bholi is an inspiration to those who face similar difficulties because of her perseverance and desire to succeed despite all the odds. Her story emphasises the value of education and the ability of personal initiative to challenge societal expectations and prejudices. Bholi's tale demonstrates that, in spite of fate's indifference, one can still succeed in life by resisting repression and persistently going after their objectives.

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2022-2023 (March) Outside Delhi Set 2

संबंधित प्रश्‍न

Answer the following question in 80-100 words:

“Don’t you worry, Pitaji! In your old age I will serve you and mother”. Through this statement the narrator wants to highlight the moral values Bholi was imbued with. Based on the reading of the lesson, what made Bholi aware of her rights and how did she use them?


What filled Bholi, a dumb cow, with a new hope?


Why is Bholi’s father worried about her?


For what unusual reasons is Bholi sent to school?


Does Bholi enjoy her first day at school?


Why did Bholi at first agree to an unequal match? Why did she later reject the marriage? What does this tell us about her?


Discuss the following in your groups.

  1. Various social evils that exist in
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    • small towns
    • villages

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It took a long time to straighten the ______ bundle of wool.


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After class, students ______ out for their lunch- break.


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(contemplating, humiliate, scurried, disfigured, envious, contemptible, matted, startled)

One should never ______ the disabled people.


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Nutan was ______ of her sister, who won the ‘Best Singer’ award.


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(contemplating, humiliate, scurried, disfigured, envious, contemptible, matted, startled)

Corruption is a ______ act.


Complete the following sentence using the words given in the bracket.

(contemplating, humiliate, scurried, disfigured, envious, contemptible, matted, startled)

I was ______ to see a snake in my room.


The story focusses on some social problems and evil practices that are prevailing in the society. Read the text carefully and make a list of all social problems and evil practices. Discuss in the class to find some solutions to these problems. One is done for you.

Social problems and evil practices Probable Solutions
1. Discrimination between a boy child and a girl child. 1. Both must be treated equal at family, school, and society levels
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.

The credit of Bholi's transformation to Sulekha goes to her teacher. Elaborate with reference to the text.


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